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Tax Guns and Ammunition

Published: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 12:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 12:00 a.m.

The National Rifle Association has advocated armed guards in schools. Funding seems to be a problem ("NRA Ignores Reality," editorial, Jan. 10). The NRA surely would consider a special tax on guns and ammunition to pay for extra security. Seems like a win-win situation.

The pro-gun people always are comparing automobile deaths with gun casualties. Cars are taxed when purchased, licensed and registered, and renewals are required for licensing and registrations. Seems only fair that guns and ammo should have the same taxes to pay for trying to prevent the carnage they cause.

<p>The National Rifle Association has advocated armed guards in schools. Funding seems to be a problem ("NRA Ignores Reality," editorial, Jan. 10). The NRA surely would consider a special tax on guns and ammunition to pay for extra security. Seems like a win-win situation.</p><p>The pro-gun people always are comparing automobile deaths with gun casualties. Cars are taxed when purchased, licensed and registered, and renewals are required for licensing and registrations. Seems only fair that guns and ammo should have the same taxes to pay for trying to prevent the carnage they cause.</p><p>MARILYN B. SIGNER</p><p>Lakeland</p>